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Plyer v. Doe
This Supreme Court case set precedent for illegal immigrants and educational rights. The courts ruled against a school district and a municipal court, stating that it was unlawful could not charge extra money to the children of the illegal aliens to make up for lost funding. This law is aimed primarily to K-12 Plyler v. Doe. (n.d.). Oyez. Retrieved September 17, 2017, from https://www.oyez.org/cases/1981/80-1538 -
Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act
This Act was passed stating that public universities and schools could not offer in-state tuition to students who were undocumented. Some state implemented in-state tuition to anyone, regardless of their status, as long as they met the requirements, which were often too steep. A. (2010, August 19). Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigration Responsibility Act. Retrieved September 17, 2017, from https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/illegal_immigration_reform_and_immigration_responsibility_act -
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DREAM Act
The DREAM Act was introduced in 2001. Its aim was to aid in helping alien minors gain either temporary or permanent residency in their states. In this act, paying in-state tuition would be made possible. It would also allow students to apply for protection from deportation. After many attempts to pass this Act, it has never been passed. Wire, S. D. (2017, September 17). The Dream Act came out of California 16 years ago. It's still the bill Democrats want to be a model for DACA's replacement. -
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
DACA was an act that allowed undocumented immigrants to be able to receive the statues of Deferred Action. This status would help to place a hold on deportation. It also allows for immigrants to file and be granted residency. In education, this made higher education much more affordable, given the student would be paying in-state tuition fees. There has been a considerable increase in population of undocumented students attending institutions of higher education. -
DACA Expansion Attempt
During the Obama administration, President Obama tried to expand DACA but was ultimately unsuccessful. The expansion was an attempt to make more people eligible to take part in the program. Each attempt to expand it was a shortcoming for the Obama administration. -
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Near Future
Given that there were millions of people eligible for DACA, some being students, I believe that school and education may become less affordable for them again. If they are not able to gain access to affordable education, numbers in bordering states will decline for students, but not for immigrants. Schools may see a dip in attendance and funds coming from those students. Also, schools may reinstate their tuition equality programs, in an effort to help those in need. -
DACA Rescinded
The Trump Administration rescinded DACA in 2017. Many Republicans feel as if DACA was a clear abuse of executive power, and do not see many benefits of it. Memorandum on Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (DACA). (n.d.). Retrieved September 17, 2017, from https://www.dhs.gov/news/2017/09/05/memorandum-rescission-daca